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1938 Mercury Dime
The 1938 Mercury Dime is a U.S. silver coin with .900 purity and a weight of 0.07234 troy oz (2.5 g). It is sought after by collectors for its historical significance and artistic design.
.900 Fine Silver fine· 0.07234 troy oz (2.5 g)
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A1 / Vault Passport
Provable down to the metal.
Every piece ships with a live custody passport — serial-matched, assay-logged, and re-verified against the Rockwell ledger on a timer. Verification is the product.
Custody receipt · Rockwell verified checked against your ledger on request
Rockwell IDRM-AG-2875
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeCirculated
Chain of custodyUnited States Mint → Rockwell vault
InsuranceLloyd's · to $250M
A2 / Product Overview & Numismatic Analysis
The Complete Record.
Authored numismatic breakdown, artistic provenance, and institutional custody proof.
Analysis & Context
Institutional Overview
The 1938 Mercury Dime, minted by the United States Mint, is a celebrated piece of American numismatic history. This coin has a purity of .900 fine silver and weighs 0.07234 troy oz (2.5 g), with a diameter of 17.9 mm and a thickness of 1.35 mm. The obverse design, crafted by renowned engraver Adolph A. Weinman, depicts Liberty in a winged cap, symbolizing freedom, and is surrounded by the inscription 'LIBERTY' and the year '1938'. The reverse features a fasces, a symbol of strength and unity, alongside an olive branch, representing peace, with the inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'.
As a collectible, the 1938 Mercury Dime holds significant value for investors and numismatists alike, not only for its silver content but also for its historical and artistic merit. While it does not qualify for Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), it remains a popular choice among collectors due to its rich symbolism and the artistry of its design.
At Rockwell Metals, we ensure a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, allowing you to secure your investment with confidence. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, ensuring authenticity through XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers. Our coins are stored in segregated allocations within our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, providing peace of mind for your investment. Additionally, we offer instant sell-back liquidity, making it easy to manage your portfolio effectively, whether you choose to hold or liquidate your assets.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1938 Mercury Dime features the iconic depiction of Liberty wearing a winged cap, symbolizing freedom of thought. This design, created by Adolph A. Weinman, is characterized by its intricate details and is inscribed with the word 'LIBERTY' and the year of minting.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a fasces, a symbol of unity and strength, flanked by an olive branch, representing peace. The engraving includes the words 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', along with the denomination 'ONE DIME'.
IRA QualificationDirect Holding Only
Collectable or historical coin intended for direct physical holding or allocated non-IRA vault custody.
A3 / Specification
Full record.
- Metal
- Silver
- Purity
- .900 Fine Silver
- Fine Weight
- 0.07234 troy oz (2.5 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- 1938
- Grade / Finish
- Circulated
- Diameter
- 17.9 mm
- Thickness
- 1.35 mm
- Face Value
- $0.10 USD
- IRA Eligible
- No
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AG-MD-1OZ-1938
- Catalog ID
- 2875
- Assay
- XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody
- Allocated · segregated
- Insurance
- Lloyd's · to $250M
- Sell-back
- Spot-linked · instant
A4 / Provenance
Mint to vault, on the record.
A documented chain of custody — each step assay-checked and timestamped to the ledger.
- Struck
United States Mint. Die-verified 1938 strike.
- Assayed
XRF + ultrasonic at intake. Purity confirmed, serial sealed.
- Vaulted
Allocated to Rockwell vault. Insured by Lloyd's, ledger entry opened.
- Yours
On purchase, the passport transfers to your account — store or take delivery.
- Lloyd's insuredto $250M
- Audited reservesmonthly attestation
- Assay verifiedXRF + ultrasonic
- Allocated custodysegregated, never lent
- Instant sell-backspot-linked spreads
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